Two Next 36 alumni are tackling the myth of one “magic pill” that kickstarts business innovation
âInnovationâ is one of the hot buzzwords for both startups and large enterprises; as customer needs and demands change…
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How Breather’s hourly platform fills a gap for Canada’s 13 million mobile workers
Since its launch in 2013, Breather has been quickly expanding across North America. The “Airbnb for workspaces”…
LEAGUE’s Mike Serbinis says get behind the Canadian tech movement or “get out of the way”
LEAGUE CEO and founder Mike Serbinis is known for his candor. Whether speaking at events like #BetaKitIPO, or simply talking…
Startup jobs of the week: Witmart, Palette, Bench, Wave, ExpandIT
Every day, Canadaâs best startups post the latest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board; from early stage to series…
Raise Your Flag wants to help you reach your dream career without formal education
Postsecondary education is often top of mind when considering what to after high school, but one Toronto-based company wants…
Yaletown Venture Partners raising $135 million fund for emerging growth companies
Yaletown Venture Partners, a Vancouver-based venture capital firm, is launching a $135 million fund specifically targeting…
Toronto-based BitGold launches merchant processing service in 150 countries
On Wednesday at the Money 20/20 Europe conference in Copenhagen, the worldâs largest FinTech event, Toronto-based startup…
London Bridge Networkâs Founders Panel talks big risks and ‘enormous talent’
Five very different entrepreneurs gathered for the London Bridge Networkâs Founders Panel. And although their personal journeys,…
WeWork Canada’s Dave McLaughlin explains why its coworking spaces create tangible business value
As flexible workspaces become a more popular options for the rising gig economy, companies are popping up to support them â…
Large enterprises seeking help from startups at Innobahn events series
Ubisoft and the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, which represents 7,000 members in its business community, are hosting…
#smallrooms podcast: Michael Van of Four Walls on not raising and Startup Next
Rob Kenedi speaks with Michael Van, founder of Four Walls, a startup that enables consumers and small businesses to buy fully…
Microsoft HoloLens wants to make holograms part of your reality
Two years ago, I lifted the lid off a box and placed a piece of the future on my face. After I powered up my Google Glass and…
Report: The need to replace retiring ICT workers will be “critical” in Toronto
Working with LinkedIn Canada, CivicAction, a coalition of civic leaders in the Toronto region working to address social and…
City of Toronto releases proposed bylaw for regulating ridesharing
Toronto wanted an even playing field and it got one. Today, the cityâs proposed bylaw for regulating the âvehicle-for-hire…
Departing Velocity Director Mike Kirkup looks back on four years of building the #WaterlooRegion startup ecosystem
After Velocity Director Mike Kirkupâs announcement of his departure from the incubator, I caught up with Mike to get a retrospective…